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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile By IHG

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, SCT
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Amenities

24-hour front desk

Assistive listening devices available

At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs

Bar/Lounge

Bicycle parking available

Braille or raised signage

Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Free breakfast

Other amenities:

Comprehensive food waste policy, Comprehensive recycling policy, Daily, Distance from property (ft) - 656, Distance from property (meters) - 200, Double-glazing on all windows, Eco-friendly cleaning products used, Eco-friendly toiletries, Elevator, Elevator door width (centimeters) - 163, Elevator door width (inches) - 64, Energy-saving switches, Free wifi, LED light bulbs, Luggage storage, No accessible shuttle, Offsite parking discounted rates available, Pet friendly, Restaurants, Safe-deposit box at front desk, Smoke-free property, Smoking area, Stair-free path to entrance, Television in common areas, Use of nearby fitness center (discount), Vegan menu options available, Vegetarian breakfast available, Vegetarian menu options available, Vending machine, Water dispenser, Water-efficient showers only, Water-efficient toilets only, Well-lit path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations), Wheelchair accessible path of travel, Wheelchair-accessible lounge, Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant, Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Description

This city center Holiday Inn Express is just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, and 0.6 miles from Holyrood House. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. The bright and airy rooms are well-equipped with free tea/coffee facilities and a private shower room with a hairdryer. Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding. Guests can prepare for a day exploring Edinburgh with a free breakfast buffet that includes both continental and traditional hot items. There is a small snack menu including pizzas and toasties available 24/7 Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG is located in the charming Old Town, 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street’s shops are 10 minutes’ walk away. The University of Edinburgh campus is just across the road. Within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, guests are also surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Discounted off-site parking is available at NCP Holyrood Road Nearby attractions include Dynamic Earth, the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Room occupancy

All the rooms above are guaranteed to fit guests. Extra guests are at the hotel's discretion and may be subject to additional fees.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in is at 03:00 PM and Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

This page was last updated on Sep 4, 2026.

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